I cannot say enough. Our event was for 14, celebrating our mom's 90th bday. So accommodating between the group setting, food accommodations, the food is delicious. The staff was amazing, Chef Brady is so nice. We will be back. Thank you again for making event really special. Susan Friesen and family read more

On of the many restaurants in Pleasant Hill. Always great service and delicious menu items.

Great food, fun cocktails and wonderful service. I wouuld recomend Crescent Bistro as a go to place to eat. Check out the discounted weekday lunch and dinner. read more

Food was great as usual. Miss your seasonal salads. It's great to have a choice of dining on the patio. Loved the Pomegranate mocktail read more

4/5 Ambiance 5/5 Service 4/5 Food I've wanted to try this spot for ages. A friend recommended coming here vs a chain coffee shop due to superior cappuccino's served. Mine is excellent and I confer with my friend, thumbs up. My calamari is perfect: crunchy, flavorful and presented beautifully. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more items on the menu. The service is stellar. The waiter introduced himself and was very efficient in service and was paying attention to guest need's without be obtrusive. Definitely recommend this place is worth trying. The ambiance is nice, I would describe as upscale casual. Nice music playing and a fun atmosphere. read more

Crescent Bistro - Cappuccino with salted caramel flavoring - New American Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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A long overdue review of Bistro. We have been coming here since we moved to the area; from COVID takeout to now, they continue to deliver on quality and innovation. Their newsletter adds a genuine personal touch when restaurants are becoming "groups" to survive; it feels like your neighborhood restaurant, elevated, yet approachable. With live music, wine dinners, and monthly specials. We often visit for Brunch- the bacon, beignets, homemade whip, and syrup are all incredible. The homemade ingredients from apps, mains, to drinks really set the bistro apart. Also- super friendly service and pet-friendly on the patio. Thank you for being our favorite place to walk to for Brunch. read more

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Food is great! my go to will always be the BLT with fries and a margarita! The service is always amazing and quick and the atmosphere is casual so no need to dress up here. I'll be back over and over again! read more

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TL:DR - great burger. Go Service - super friendly, prompt Parking - always tricky. Try your best Food Bbq Bacon burger - seriously good burger Bistro burger - solid brioche bun is great read more

Crescent Bistro - Bistro Burger - New American Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Fried green beans and the French dip are a must try. The restaurant is updated and the servers are attentive. The patio is a great area for kids and dogs! read more

Crescent Bistro - French Dip - New American Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Came in on a busy Saturday for so lunch with my wife and kid. Great service, ambience was awesome. I had ordered the Cuban sandwich, which I will always order if a new restaurant I haven't been to has it. The Cuban was very good. I haven't had one this good in a while. The roasted pork was tender, full of flavor, good solid ham and cheese, mustard ratios and just pressed down enough to hold the sandwich together. Wife has some Shrimp Tacos. Too bad I didn't get to try it (perhaps next time), but she ate the whole thing in record time. So it must be good. I also ordered a Sangria, I usually stay away from the fruity drinks, but this one was refreshing and strong. read more

Crescent Bistro - Cuban with soup - New American Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Came in for a weekend lunch. We had the tempura green beans but the tempura batter was clumped together and fell off some of the green beans. We also had the Cuban sandwich, the chicken pesto sandwich and the bleu cheese burger. All were solid. read more

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Seriously, one of the most under-discussed restaurants in our area. Smoked salmon deviled eggs, blue crab cakes made to order. Another phenomenal meal.... read more

Crescent Bistro - Salmon deviled eggs, blue crab cakes - New American Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Disappointing dinner on what was a slow Monday night. DH chose Crescent Bistro for his birthday dinner. He had rated previous entrees here in his "best ever" category ... Almond Crusted Halibut and Red Wine Short Ribs. I was not surprised when he again chose the halibut. DH began the meal with the Soup of the Day. Our server, Logan, said the soup was cauliflower, but the host who welcomed us had told us it was Clam Chowder. Logan said she had only been at CB a week and would need to check. Indeed, it was Clam Chowder with Bacon Bits. The presentation was nice ... a cup with a cute handle on a saucer. Two soup spoons so I had a taste too. The soup was creamy, not too thick. The overwhelming flavor was bacon. Good chunks of potatoes, but the clams seemed to be an after thought. With his last spoonful, DH finally found two clam pieces. DH chose the Almond Crusted Halibut for his entree. Not as he remembered. The halibut was cooked perfectly except it was short on almonds and somewhat overwhelmed with capers. The roasted cauliflower and Brussels sprouts were a bit underdone. The latter were halved and I seem to recall when DH had it earlier they were prepared as leaves. Unfortunately my Prawn Pesto Fettucine was even more disappointing. I would have sent it back, but didn't want to complain too much on DH's birthday. Even with the pesto sauce, the pasta lacked flavor ... adding salt and pepper did not help. The prawns were okay but the only way to describe the fettuccine is a "glob of pasta with thick sauce." The few artichoke hearts also lacked flavor as did the roasted red peppers. It was a nice touch to have four pieces of grilled bread ... for mopping up the sauce. Both dishes, however, were short on sauce. For our wines, DH chose a Cava and I went with a domestic Sauvignon Blanc. Both were just okay, but in fairness they were not expensive. DH specifically asked that his Cava not be brought to the table until he had his entree. But it arrived early. DH said nothing and decided to give Logan the benefit of the doubt since she was new. Dessert? One of my most memorable desserts ever was the CB Butterscotch Pot de Creme with poached pears and pecans and lovely whipped cream which was not squirted from a can. And one of my most disappointing desserts was the second time I ordered the Butterscotch Pot de Creme. At that visit I was with a friend and raved to him about the Pot de Creme. Fortunately, he ordered the bread pudding because the Pot de Creme was very runny and not thick like it should have been. Needless to say I passed on the Pot de Creme or any other dessert on our most recent visit. We had a Rubicon Bakery Carrot Cake waiting at home. I took my leftover pasta home and had it for lunch. When I reheated it, I added some water to make more of a sauce. I also toasted the leftover bread and it came out toastier and hotter than what I had at CB. We have some good memories of earlier visits to CB. Overall, prices are reasonable. Menu has some good options, but consistency with the same dish is lacking. Perhaps the difference is chefs for days of the week and also the difference between lunch and dinner. (The lunch with the runny Butterscotch Pot de Creme was the same meal where the server had great difficulty in opening and serving our bottle if Cava.) I had reached my own conclusion about future visits to Crescent Bistro and was not surprised when DH said it first: "Guess we won't be returning!" Restaurants seem to run their course, and sadly Crescent Bistro is in that category for us. read more

Went for dinner on a Wednesday and it didn't disappoint. Our server was so sweet! He made great suggestions for drinls, appdrinks, and dinner selections. We got 3 appetizers and a salad. They were all so good that we got full from th and were unable to order a proper dinner. The table also had the bread pudding and said it was delicious. We sat near the front door and it was some charm to hearing people come in and the staff saying, "nice to see you again." Those are the best restaurants to visit because you know that everyone there takes pride in what they do, and it showed in the presentations and how good the food was. Would def visit again read more

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I came for the eggs Benedict and they delivered! Soup was good but portion was small. All else was just so-so. Service was slow and servers were unfriendly. Nice seating area but can get really loud. Prices are on the high side. Tons of parking since it's in a plaza but nothing close to the entrance. read more

Crescent Bistro - Crab Benedict and soup - New American Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

The food (crab Benedict / chicken & waffles) was delicious! And the outdoor patio provided a nice view .

Enjoyed an excellent dinner last night at Crescent Bistro in downtown Pleasant Hill. We sat outside on their cute little patio and enjoyed the lovely evening. We started with the jalapeño cheddar donuts with bacon aioli. For our entrees I had the Gnocchi in Vodka Sauce and my husband has the Grilled Flat Iron Steak. They were also able to make a kids Mac and cheese for my son. Everything was incredible and we had friendly and fast service. I literally couldn't shut up about how good the gnocchi was. We love coming here for date nights! Never had a bad dish! read more

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This review is for happy hour, because happy hour is FANTASTIC! Last night my friend and I each got a soft drink (from the happy hour menu, love having multiple NA options!), and shared garlic fries and fabulous brussels sprouts, for $20! In this economy, what value, with friendly service. I'll be back! read more

Crescent Bistro offers high quality meal choices, excellent service, indoor and outdoor seating, in a non-noisy environment. Nearby free parking is available. read more

When for an early dinner/late lunch. Was going to order the pork sandwich but it was sold out. So I ordered the classic Cobb instead. Salad was fresh, cold and full of flavor. Good amount of toppings including bacon, a very good crumbly blue cheese, egg, and avocado. Topped it off with a nice zin. Will be back to try the pork. Service was good with the proper level of attention was given. We ate inside due to heat. Noise level was low (sensitive to certain pitches and loud places get to me). Open airy feeling with plenty of glass windows. read more

They have a perfect patio for these recently hot days. Service friendly and efficient. love their Parmesan garlic fries!

First-class menu and taste. Way above a typical mall restaurant. Fair prices for excellent food. read more

Came here on Sunday evening with a party of nine people (six adults and three children). My close friend invited me to celebrate her birthday with her and her family. We had reservations considering the size of our group and were seated in the middle of the restaurant. Our server was amazing! I asked his name but it's difficult to remember so I won't butcher it. He was attentive and accommodating to our needs and requests. The entrees everyone chose ranged from chicken fettuccine, skirt steak, almond crusted salmon, and fried chicken. My entree (fettuccine) was delicious and everyone reported the same for their entrees. We passed on dessert as we had birthday cake waiting ack at the house. However our server did sneak a piece of warm brownie and vanilla ice cream for the birthday girl. Very nice restaurant located in downtown Pleasant Hill. read more

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Walt from Walt's Adventures here at the Crescent Bistro in Pleasant Hill, California. This eatery has both indoor and outdoor covered dining and exceptional customer service. We were directed to our table upon entering as if we were the owners. Soon after, we gave our orders and began enjoying the ambiance. I dare say that this restaurant is perfect for date night or families who would like something different. The Crispy Chicken Salad and the meatballs with slaw, not pictured , were both delicious and satisfying. The presentations for all of our selections were crafted perfectly. The beignets were warm and, if you enjoy banana, these are for you. However, can these be called such without powdered sugar? The bread pudding was one of the best I have tasted. I wish it were, for my tastes, presented warmer. Instead of having the usual burgers and fries, treat yourself to the Crescent Bistro in Pleasant Hill. read more

Crescent Bistro - Bread Pudding - New American Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Good little spot for a nice lunch. Came here with my mom and aunt in between Dr visits and had a lovely light lunch. The sangria was delicious and if it wasn't a Thursday I might have had 2 glasses. The shrimp was a little undercooked for my liking but the beet salad was delicious a little over dressed but again that's for my liking. The Cuban was good but nothing amazing and the bread was slighting burnt but the inside was still barely warm, I think they tried to make it too quickly, if taken the time it would have been much better as the pork had great flavor. My mom really enjoyed her pear salad which wasn't as over dressed and had a great crunch from the macadamia nuts. Our server was very warm and friendly and took good care of us. Over all it was a good lunch cute spot and I will definitely go back but will order differently. read more

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Sunday Sept 7, 2025 2 pm. 3.7 stars. We stopped in after a 10 mile drive from Crockett for our monthly lunch date with our son. We shared food Family Style. The ambiance is sunny and lively. Whoosh whoosh as servers move quickly about the tables. Pleasant fun (to me) pumped in 70's music plays tunes barely discernible under the noise of kitchen clatter, guests chatting and an infant crying. Water and wrinkled overused paper menus are quickly placed haphazardly on our table by a friendly server and the Host. We first ordered two Irish Coffees, a Coke and Banana? Beigenets (Wife was confused when she ordered since it has banana) from our server\bartender. That lady is very friendly and diligent. Two out of three of us loved the beigenets (the bill later said we had Ricotta Beigenets.) The wife expected that Crescent Bistro would have figured out a way to somehow make the moist Banana\Ricotta enhanced pastry less doughy and more fluffy. Various servers stop by often to check on us and remove no longer needed plates. One Houdini like server snatched my silverware along with my plate without me noticing. That was quickly remedied. I expected the Irish Coffees to be served in traditional glass, so the customer can see a beautiful crown of whipped cream resting proudly atop the liquired up coffee. At Crescent they are served in standard coffee cups. While tasting delicious, I expected a more grandeur presentation for $14 a pop. Next our order of Crab Cakes (two for $9), Chicken and Waffles (it is actually one Belgian shaped waffle with 3 chicken pieces. Maybe rename it "Chickens and Waffle? :-) $22), and a Portabello Sandwich (a large dish with side salad (fries if you want) $17). The sandwich was nicely pre-cut in half for us to share and served on two plates with what looked like a bit of extra salad to make both plates more presentable. Nice touch. The three of us thought these three dishes were flavorful. I especially enjoyed seeing my son go after that chicken like Bradley Cooper near the end of the movie Nightmare Alley. We finished our meal and the bill arrives with what looks like an oily thumbprint on the wallet. I peak inside and am overjoyed! All that food and drink for under $80. I peruse the bill closely. Damn. I hate it when this happens. The bill does not reflect the around $30 dollars for the Irish Coffees. By chance I had watched "The Chosen" on Prime last night. It's about Judas Iscariot and his 30 coins. We know how that ends up. I have the waitress up the bill. Now $120.51 including tip. Crescent Bistro is a nice place with some rough edges. read more

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We dropped in for happy hour before a movie. We had reservations and there was live music in the corner but the restaurant was not crowded. We sampled various happy hour treats including Brussels sprouts. The pozole on the regular menu caught our eye. I enjoyed it, though I added extra spice for a kick. The bartender made great happy hour drinks. We will return. read more

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Food was very good. BUT, they were clearly short at least one server. So, our server was the bartender who was trying to keep up with a very busy Friday night full restaurant and at least a couple-few tables. She did comp us appropriately but it will be awhile before we go back, unfortunately. Acoustics need improving. Won't sit inside on a weekend night again. read more

This is a special occasion place price point but so worth it. Came for a special birthday dinner and glad we did. The crab cakes were full of crab and so good! The almond crusted halibut was flaky and delicious. The steak was tender and flavorful. We ended dinner with the most amazing bread pudding. Now we just need another excuse to return. read more

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Nice spot in Downtown Pleasant Hill serving sandwiches, omelettes, and other brunch items. Service and ambiance were awesome. We tried their chicken and waffles, banana beignets, and bistro burger with garlic fries. Our favorite dish was the chicken and waffles- the chicken is juicy and the skin is super crispy. The burger was lacking a little umph, and was cooked well done (I asked for medium). The pickle that came with was soggy and super sour too. The banana beignets were pretty good, although it didn't taste like a beignet to me (more like banana bread texture). The bruleed bananas are a great touch though. read more

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I've been here a handful of times but finally got to bring my husband! We came for a quick bite to eat before seeing a movie at Century Theaters. It was a pretty full place, but we were seated quickly & had such an amazing waiter! While we didn't get full on entrees, the dishes that we did order were super delicious & will have us coming back again! I ordered the Beet Salad, since I needed to save room for movie popcorn! Very yummy & nutritious. My husband ordered the Parmesan Garlic Fries, which had great flavor, & wanted to order the Mac & cheese without the sausage. The waiter was kind enough to advise us to order the kids Mac & cheese, since it doesn't come with sausage & it's cheaper! I also ordered a No Fashioned, which tasted like the real thing but without the alcohol! Highly recommend. read more

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Food was great. Our favorite server at Crescent Bistro Brady, took care of us and she's always fun, sweet, gracious and attentive. read more

Crescent Bistro - Linda and Bindi enjoying our dinner at Crescent Bistro. - New American Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Enjoyed a casual lunch visit with a friend on the outside patio at Crescent Bistro. It is set back nicely from the street and shaded for climate comfort. Our server was friendly and efficient throughout the meal. The bistro offers a few beers on tap and I had a very good Sidegate Pilsner, while my friend had an Arnold Palmer. We each ordered the Crispy Chicken Salad for our entree. It was a nice sized lunch salad with fresh flavorful ingredients. I thought the fried chicken within it was delicious. The salad is a nice healthy compromise, a way to enjoy some of their fried chicken without a plateful of it - but I will come back and try their fried chicken entree! read more

We reserved a table indoors but asked for a patio table when we arrived and they nicely accommodated us. The service was attentive without being obtrusive. We both had the short ribs and they were divine. read more

The crab cakes were the best I've had in a long time. They were a total surprise. Unfortunately my martini came after my main course which is kind of unacceptable. If the Martini would have arrived first I could have given it a 5+ read more

Chicken and waffles- Sunday brunch. So good! The chicken was moist and tender! Even the white meat. The peanut butter condiments had a mild kick of spice that was great! The eggs Benedict was fantastic too! read more

Crescent Bistro - Chicken and waffles- Sunday brunch. So good! - New American Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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The day that my husband, our child, and I came here it was very nice and quiet. It may have also been their opening hour. Our order was taken and came out of the kitchen quickly. To me, that's always a bonus for all the people who work together at a business. The waiter was incredibly pleasant. Unfortunately, I didn't get the gentleman's name. My hubs got a portobello mushroom burger type sandwich that came along with some Ceasar salad. Our kiddo got Mac and cheese which was almost completely devoured. I had the avocado toast. It came with medium boiled eggs on the side although they were very cold which surprised me. However, I did really love my meal and hope to return to have it at least once more. read more

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Way over priced!! Bad drinks. Bad service small portions. A definite no!!!! Don't waste your money

Always a fantastic meal here. Definitely one of my go-to places. Great salad. Great burger. Crab cakes - DELICIOUS. I love sitting on the patio here. Service can be slow sometimes. Excellent place for relaxing meal. read more

Professional staff, great drinks from the bar, delicious menu items! Our favorite place to eat in downtown Pleasant Hill!